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The American College for Advancement in Medicine
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The American College for Advancement in Medicine
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acam.org
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Private
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1984
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The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Billings, Montana, with a secondary operational office in Bozeman, Montana. ACAM educates physicians and other healthcare professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine and operates as the self-described pioneer and largest organization of its kind dedicated exclusively to integrative medicine worldwide.

The organization's product portfolio is anchored by Physician+Link, a practitioner directory that handles over 400 referrals per day and serves more than 30,000 unique monthly visitors; the Certified Chelation Therapy (CCT) designation and its associated Chelation Advanced Provider (CAP) training pathway; the Integrative Medicine Academy self-study program; and the Online Classroom LMS delivering certification modules and CME content. Supporting offerings include the ACAM Store (e-commerce for books, recordings, podcasts, and syllabi), The Voice and The LINK newsletters, an integrative medicine blog, a podcast, an annual conference, a Career Center job board, and the separate 501(c)(3) ACAM Educational Foundation for scholarships and advocacy.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring annual membership dues spanning tiers from $49 (Scholar/Express) to $1,200 (Premier), with a Corporate tier at $899 and a General tier between $295 and $475; one-time educational program and certification fees ranging from $599 to $2,099; ACAM Store product sales; Preferred Partner sponsorships providing corporate visibility to the practitioner audience; and tax-deductible donations routed through the Educational Foundation. ACAM serves approximately 600 practitioners across 30 countries, with members including MDs, DOs, NDs, DCs, ARNPs, NPs, DDSs, dietitians, researchers, and medical students, and the leadership is provided by a physician board of directors under President Ahvie Herskowitz, MD.

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The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization that educates physicians and healthcare practitioners in integrative medicine and certifies them in chelation therapy, serving approximately 600 members across 30 countries via its Physician+Link directory and online classroom.

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HeadquartersBozeman, United States
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Bozeman
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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Keyword5 values
integrative medicine education, chelation therapy certification, physician referral directory, medical professional membership, continuing medical education
Industry2 codes
1Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy)
CodeEDAAALACPrimaryYes
2Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE)
CodeEDAGANAJPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Software Publishers5132
SIC code2 codes
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
  • Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec8090
Product category
Professional Medical Education
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Membership Dues
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Annual membership fees from multiple tiers including General ($295-$475), Premier ($1,200), Corporate ($899), Associate ($239), Integrative Professional ($195), Scholar ($49), Express ($49), and Affiliate ($399) memberships. All memberships are annual.

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2Educational Programs and Certifications
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue from online courses, chelation certification programs, workshops, and educational materials. Includes Complete Chelation Training ($2,099), Integrative Medicine Academy ($699-$999), Basic Chelation Self-Study ($599-$799), and various workshop recordings.

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3Product Store Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

Sales of books, conference recordings, podcasts, and syllabi through the ACAM Store. Products range from $9 books to $595 workshop recordings.

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4Preferred Partner Sponsorships
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Market leaders in the integrative medicine industry become Preferred Partners, supporting the organization financially in exchange for visibility to ACAM's practitioner membership.

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5Donations
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Tax-deductible donations to the ACAM Educational Foundation (501(c)(3)), including general fund contributions, education foundation support, and stock/gift donations.

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Marketing channels9 records

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Distribution channels4 records

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Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details13 tiers
1General Membership for licensed practitioners (1-6 years): $295/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For MD, DO, ND, NMD, DDS, NP, DC, PA, ARNP, Emeritus. Based on years of medical license.

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2General Membership for licensed practitioners (7+ years): $475/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For MD, DO, ND, NMD, DDS, NP, DC, PA, ARNP, Emeritus. Based on years of medical license.

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3General Emeritus Membership: $195/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For retired practitioners who previously held General membership.

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4Premier Membership: $1,200/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Includes annual meeting registration. For MD, DO, ND, DDS, NP, DC, PA, ARNP, Emeritus/Retired.

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5Corporate Membership: $899/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Allows 1 General member plus 3 Associate or Integrative Professional members with Physician+Link benefits.

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6Associate Membership: $239/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For PhD, DOM, ACAOM certified LAc, PharmD, RN, PAC, Psychologist. No voting rights.

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7Integrative Professional Membership: $195/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For Nutritional Medical Doctor, Dietitian, Nutritionist, Acupuncturist, LMT, Pharmacist. No voting rights.

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8Scholar Membership: $49/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For medical students, interns, residents, fellows in accredited programs. No voting rights.

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9Express Membership: $49 (90-day term)
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

For MD, DO, ND, NMD, NP, DC, PA, ARNP. Access to Online Classroom and Chelation course modules. Valid for 90 days only.

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10Affiliate Partner: $399/year
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

For companies aligned with ACAM's mission. Provides member advertising rates access.

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11Integrative Medicine Academy: Member $699 / Non-Member $999
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

7-session self-study series (1.5-2 hours each) covering patient history, detoxification, supplementation, cardiometabolic systems, cancer, GI, biomarkers, lab testing, and hormones.

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12Complete Chelation Training & Certification: $2,099
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Comprehensive 3-step chelation certification program including Module 1 (Basic Self-Study), Module 2 (Advanced Virtual Course), and Certification Exam.

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13Basic Chelation Self-Study Series: Member $599 / Non-Member $799
ModelOne time/ perpetual licenseBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Module 1 of chelation certification. Includes Official Chelation Protocol manual. Online access for 24/7 study.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Brand1 of 6 records shown
1Physician+Link
Description

ACAM's platform for assisting individuals in locating an integrative physician in their area, accessed by over 30,000 unique visitors each month

acam.org
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Core offering1 text field

ACAM operates as a not-for-profit professional membership association that educates physicians and healthcare professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. It sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, certification programs in chelation therapy (CCT/CAP), self-study educational academies, and operates an online storefront selling recordings, workshops, podcasts, and books. Its Physician+Link directory connects patients with member practitioners and drives daily referrals.

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  • Over 400 referrals per day to member practitioners
+3 more records
Product overview1 text field

ACAM offers a unified platform centered on integrative medicine education and practitioner networking, with Physician+Link serving as the core referral and search engine for patients. The product portfolio includes educational programs (Integrative Medicine Academy/Bootcamp, Chelation Training & Certification), an e-commerce platform (ACAM Store) selling courses, workshops, conference recordings, podcasts, and books, and member services (newsletters, blog, career center). The Online Classroom provides LMS access to certification modules, while the Preferred Partners Program connects members with industry partners.

Product and service7 records
1ACAM Membership
CategoryProfessional Membership
2Integrative Medicine Academy (Bootcamp)
CategoryProfessional Education
3Chelation Training & Certification (CCT/CAP)
CategoryProfessional Certification
4Physician+Link Practitioner Directory
CategoryPractitioner Referral Service
5ACAM Store
CategoryEducational Content Marketplace
6Annual Meeting Recordings
CategoryEducational Content
7Educational Workshops
CategoryEducational Content
Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Preferred Partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Preferred Partners are market leaders in their industry committed to providing the best service to their clients. They are an integral part of ACAM's mission to provide the latest in integrative medicine and highest standard of education. Partners receive visibility and access to ACAM's practitioner membership for marketing purposes.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers6 records

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Integration2 records

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Profiles13 records

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The American College for Advancement in Medicine

Professional Medical Educationacam.org

The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization that educates physicians and healthcare practitioners in integrative medicine and certifies them in chelation therapy, serving approximately 600 members across 30 countries via its Physician+Link directory and online classroom.

What The American College for Advancement in Medicine does

The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Billings, Montana, with a secondary operational office in Bozeman, Montana. ACAM educates physicians and other healthcare professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine and operates as the self-described pioneer and largest organization of its kind dedicated exclusively to integrative medicine worldwide.

The organization's product portfolio is anchored by Physician+Link, a practitioner directory that handles over 400 referrals per day and serves more than 30,000 unique monthly visitors; the Certified Chelation Therapy (CCT) designation and its associated Chelation Advanced Provider (CAP) training pathway; the Integrative Medicine Academy self-study program; and the Online Classroom LMS delivering certification modules and CME content. Supporting offerings include the ACAM Store (e-commerce for books, recordings, podcasts, and syllabi), The Voice and The LINK newsletters, an integrative medicine blog, a podcast, an annual conference, a Career Center job board, and the separate 501(c)(3) ACAM Educational Foundation for scholarships and advocacy.

Revenue is generated across five streams: recurring annual membership dues spanning tiers from $49 (Scholar/Express) to $1,200 (Premier), with a Corporate tier at $899 and a General tier between $295 and $475; one-time educational program and certification fees ranging from $599 to $2,099; ACAM Store product sales; Preferred Partner sponsorships providing corporate visibility to the practitioner audience; and tax-deductible donations routed through the Educational Foundation. ACAM serves approximately 600 practitioners across 30 countries, with members including MDs, DOs, NDs, DCs, ARNPs, NPs, DDSs, dietitians, researchers, and medical students, and the leadership is provided by a physician board of directors under President Ahvie Herskowitz, MD.

The American College for Advancement in Medicine firmographics

Firmographics
Name
The American College for Advancement in Medicine
Legal name
The American College for Advancement in Medicine
Website
https://acam.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1984
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit professional membership organization that educates physicians and healthcare practitioners in integrative medicine and certifies them in chelation therapy, serving approximately 600 members across 30 countries via its Physician+Link directory and online classroom.
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The American College for Advancement in Medicine industry classification

Industry
Product category
Professional Medical Education
NAICS
Software Publishers (5132)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)
akta.pro primary industry
Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)
akta.pro secondary industry
Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

  • Integrative medicine education
  • Chelation therapy certification
  • Physician referral directory
  • Medical professional membership
  • Continuing medical education

Where The American College for Advancement in Medicine is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Bozeman
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

The American College for Advancement in Medicine business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from multiple tiers including General ($295-$475), Premier ($1,200), Corporate ($899), Associate ($239), Integrative Professional ($195), Scholar ($49), Express ($49), and Affiliate ($399) memberships. All memberships are annual.
  2. Educational Programs and Certifications: Revenue from online courses, chelation certification programs, workshops, and educational materials. Includes Complete Chelation Training ($2,099), Integrative Medicine Academy ($699-$999), Basic Chelation Self-Study ($599-$799), and various workshop recordings.
  3. Product Store Sales: Sales of books, conference recordings, podcasts, and syllabi through the ACAM Store. Products range from $9 books to $595 workshop recordings.
  4. Preferred Partner Sponsorships: Market leaders in the integrative medicine industry become Preferred Partners, supporting the organization financially in exchange for visibility to ACAM's practitioner membership.
  5. Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the ACAM Educational Foundation (501(c)(3)), including general fund contributions, education foundation support, and stock/gift donations.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualGeneral Membership for licensed practitioners (1-6 years): $295/year
SubscriptionAnnualGeneral Membership for licensed practitioners (7+ years): $475/year
SubscriptionAnnualGeneral Emeritus Membership: $195/year
SubscriptionAnnualPremier Membership: $1,200/year
SubscriptionAnnualCorporate Membership: $899/year
SubscriptionAnnualAssociate Membership: $239/year
SubscriptionAnnualIntegrative Professional Membership: $195/year
SubscriptionAnnualScholar Membership: $49/year
SubscriptionPay-as-you-goExpress Membership: $49 (90-day term)
SubscriptionAnnualAffiliate Partner: $399/year
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goIntegrative Medicine Academy: Member $699 / Non-Member $999
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goComplete Chelation Training & Certification: $2,099
One time/ perpetual licensePay-as-you-goBasic Chelation Self-Study Series: Member $599 / Non-Member $799

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

The American College for Advancement in Medicine product offering

Product offering

Core offering

ACAM operates as a not-for-profit professional membership association that educates physicians and healthcare professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. It sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, certification programs in chelation therapy (CCT/CAP), self-study educational academies, and operates an online storefront selling recordings, workshops, podcasts, and books. Its Physician+Link directory connects patients with member practitioners and drives daily referrals.

Product overview

ACAM offers a unified platform centered on integrative medicine education and practitioner networking, with Physician+Link serving as the core referral and search engine for patients. The product portfolio includes educational programs (Integrative Medicine Academy/Bootcamp, Chelation Training & Certification), an e-commerce platform (ACAM Store) selling courses, workshops, conference recordings, podcasts, and books, and member services (newsletters, blog, career center). The Online Classroom provides LMS access to certification modules, while the Preferred Partners Program connects members with industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • Physician+Link: ACAM's platform for assisting individuals in locating an integrative physician in their area, accessed by over 30,000 unique visitors each month
  • The Voice
  • The LINK
  • Integrative Medicine Academy
  • CCT (Certified Chelation Therapist)
  • CAP (Chelation Advanced Provider)

Products and services

  • ACAM Membership
  • Integrative Medicine Academy (Bootcamp)
  • Chelation Training & Certification (CCT/CAP)
  • Physician+Link Practitioner Directory
  • ACAM Store
  • Annual Meeting Recordings
  • Educational Workshops

Quantifiable outcome

  • Over 400 referrals per day to member practitioners
  • +3 more outcomes

Companies that use The American College for Advancement in Medicine

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

The American College for Advancement in Medicine technology and API

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Integration2 records

Feature2 records

The American College for Advancement in Medicine partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Preferred PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred Partners are market leaders in their industry committed to providing the best service to their clients. They are an integral part of ACAM's mission to provide the latest in integrative medicine and highest standard of education. Partners receive visibility and access to ACAM's practitioner membership for marketing purposes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

The American College for Advancement in Medicine competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

The American College for Advancement in Medicine social profiles

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The American College for Advancement in Medicine financial estimates

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The American College for Advancement in Medicine leadership team

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

The American College for Advancement in Medicine subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

The American College for Advancement in Medicine funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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The American College for Advancement in Medicine M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

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Frequently asked questions about The American College for Advancement in Medicine

What does The American College for Advancement in Medicine do?

ACAM operates as a not-for-profit professional membership association that educates physicians and healthcare professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. It sells annual memberships across multiple tiers, certification programs in chelation therapy (CCT/CAP), self-study educational academies, and operates an online storefront selling recordings, workshops, podcasts, and books. Its Physician+Link directory connects patients with member practitioners and drives daily referrals.

Is The American College for Advancement in Medicine a public or private company?

The American College for Advancement in Medicine is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was The American College for Advancement in Medicine founded?

The American College for Advancement in Medicine was founded in 1984. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is The American College for Advancement in Medicine based?

The American College for Advancement in Medicine is headquartered in Bozeman, United States, in the North America region.

How does The American College for Advancement in Medicine make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are educational Programs and Certifications, product Store Sales, preferred Partner Sponsorships and donations.

Does The American College for Advancement in Medicine have an API?

No public API is recorded for The American College for Advancement in Medicine.

What industry is The American College for Advancement in Medicine in?

The American College for Advancement in Medicine's product category is Professional Medical Education. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAAALAC, Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy), with a secondary code of EDAGANAJ, Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE). Its NAICS code is 5132 and its SIC code is 8600.

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